Get a stock title and keywords from your image
Upload a photo or illustration and get a descriptive title and up to 49/50 keywords for Adobe Stock and Shutterstock, plus prompts. Free, no sign-up needed.
Drop your image here or click to upload
PNG, JPG, GIF or WebP · up to 50 MB each
Stop tagging stock photos by hand
Keywording is the slowest part of uploading to stock sites. ph-imetix reads your image and returns a long descriptive title and as many relevant keywords as you choose, from 5 to 50. Copy them all with one click and paste them into the contributor upload form. This page pre-selects 49 keywords, Adobe Stock’s limit.
Keyword limits by agency
| Agency | Max keywords | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Stock | 49 | The first 10 keywords matter most: reorder them |
| Shutterstock | 50 | Choose the 50 preset |
| Freepik, Dreamstime, 123RF | Varies | Check each contributor guide and set the slider to match |
| Pinterest / blogs | No fixed limit | 10–25 focused keywords usually work best |
Agency rules can change, so check the current contributor guidelines before a big upload.
A 30-second upload workflow
- Upload the image above (Formal tone and 49 keywords are pre-selected). For several files, switch to Batch mode and upload up to 10.
- Copy the title and shorten it to one clear sentence.
- Click Copy all and paste the keywords into the upload form.
- Move the 10 most important keywords to the top.
- Delete anything that isn’t clearly visible in the image.
With a free account every result is saved to your dashboard, which helps with batches of similar files.
Tips that help your files sell
- Put the most important keywords first. Main subject, concept and setting belong at the top.
- Remove anything not visible. Irrelevant tags can get files rejected.
- Add concepts buyers search for: “teamwork”, “sustainability”, “remote work”.
- Avoid trademarks and brand names in titles and keywords.
- Don’t copy one keyword set across very different images.
The full method is in our Adobe Stock keyword guide.
Turning the title into a stock title
Generated: “A minimalist sunset illustration with a perfectly round yellow sun resting on a dark horizon line, set against a smooth gradient sky that fades from warm amber orange to dusky purple…”
Stock title: “Minimalist sunset illustration with yellow sun and amber to purple gradient sky”
Keep the subject, style and one or two key details. Write it like a search phrase, not a sentence of keywords.
Uploading AI-generated images
If the file was made with generative AI, tick Adobe Stock’s “Created using generative AI tools” option, and don’t mention real people, brands or artists. Some agencies don’t accept AI images at all, so check each policy first. Planning AI images to sell? See the Midjourney prompt generator and the product photography prompts guide.
Beyond stock sites
- Pinterest: use 10–15 keywords in the pin description and the title as the pin title.
- Blogs and shops: use the title as a starting point for image alt text.
- Portfolios: use keywords as tags on Behance or your own site.
Related guides
Adobe Stock Keywords: How to Tag Photos Fast (and Sell More) — keyword order, title rules, AI image labels, a faster workflow and common mistakes.
AI Product Photography Prompts: Turn One Photo into Many Scenes — prompt formulas for product scenes, lifestyle shots and ad backgrounds.
How to Get the Prompt From Any Image (Step-by-Step Guide) — find the prompt behind any AI image or photo in under a minute.
Frequently asked questions
How many keywords does Adobe Stock allow?
Adobe Stock accepts up to 49 keywords per file and Shutterstock up to 50. Use the keyword selector to pick exactly 49, 50 or any number from 5 upwards.
Can I choose fewer keywords?
Yes. Set any number from 5 to 50 with the slider, the + and − buttons or by typing it. Your choice is remembered for next time.
Are the keywords in English?
Yes. English keywords are what the major stock sites index for search.
Does it work for vectors and illustrations?
Yes. Upload a PNG or JPG preview of your vector or illustration; the AI describes style and subject either way.
Can I process many images at once?
Yes. Switch to “Batch” mode and upload up to 10 images. You get a title and keywords for each, plus ready-made Adobe Stock and Shutterstock CSV files.
Will these keywords guarantee sales?
No tool can guarantee sales, but accurate, well-ordered keywords help buyers find your files. Always review them before submitting.